Unilever invests Sh70m in solar at Nairobi factory
The system became operational in June and is part of the company’s efforts to increase the use of renewable energy at its manufacturing sites and reduce reliance on conventional fuels.
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Ruto congratulates Abiy Ahmed on re-election, vows closer Kenya-Ethiopia ties
In a message shared on Tuesday, Ruto described Abiy’s new mandate as a vote of confidence in his leadership and vision for Ethiopia.
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Nigeria mourns as 32 killed in military plane crash
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has declared three days of national mourning after a military aircraft crashed in southern Ondo State, killing 32 people. Authorities say the plane was on a…
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EACC arrests police officer over Sh60,000 weighbridge bribe
EACC has arrested a police officer attached to KeNHA over an alleged Sh60,000 bribe to influence a traffic charge at Isinya Weighbridge.
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India, Switzerland agree to deepen trade, investment and cooperation
Murmu said India and Switzerland share warm and cordial relations based on common values of democracy and the rule of law, with cooperation spanning trade and investment, science and technology, innovation, culture and people-to-people…
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PMI launches free course for entrepreneurs
The five-hour course, PMI Foundations: Project Management for Entrepreneurs, targets aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs, including founders, side-hustle creators, solopreneurs, community innovators and small business teams.
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Oburu Receiving Treatment for Hypertension After Hospital Readmission
A source familiar with his treatment said the veteran politician was admitted for what was described as a minor medical check-up, with his blood pressure having dropped slightly.
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KNEC announces 2026 exam dates as 3.6 million prepare to sit tests
KNEC will administer national exams and assessments to 3.63 million candidates from October 16 to November 20, with 342,005 officials contracted to oversee the exercise.
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Aukot seeks Dangote refinery ownership and contract details
In a letter to Attorney-General Dorcas Oduor, Aukot sought access to the contract between the Government and the Dangote Group or its project company, Dangote Refineries Limited SEZ, including details of beneficial ownership, directors and…
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Mazingira Week 2026 opens with call for collective environmental action
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 6 – Kenya has launched the 2026 Mazingira Week with a national call for citizens, institutions and communities to take practical action to restore the environment and…
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Kenol-Marua Highway sparks new investment across rural Nyeri
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 6 – New investment, expanding businesses and easier access to agricultural markets are emerging along the Kenol-Marua corridor, as the upgraded highway reshapes economic activity in rural…
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Govt identifies 109 criminal gangs, warns against political violence ahead of 2027 polls
Internal Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the government was particularly concerned about the use of organised youth groups for political intimidation, attacks and harassment.
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Suspect arrested over brutal murder of Molo Form Four student
Police have arrested a 23-year-old man suspected of killing 18-year-old Molo Secondary School student Joy Wangui in a gruesome incident in Molo, Nakuru County.
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KNH gives families seven days to claim 85 unclaimed bodies
KNH has given families seven days to identify and collect 85 unclaimed bodies held at its Farewell Home, warning it will seek court approval to dispose of the remains if they remain unclaimed
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Police recover 17 stolen phones, arrest two suspects in Nairobi’s Kiamaiko
Officers from Huruma Police Station in Starehe Sub-County conducted the operation on Monday, targeting individuals suspected of dealing in stolen electronics.
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Three men killed in suspected mistaken identity mob attack along Kisumu-Kakamega Road
The three were reportedly attacked by a group of boda boda riders who were pursuing suspected robbers said to have been targeting revellers returning home from a music concert at the Jomo Kenyatta Sports Stadium in Mamboleo.
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NTSA mulls reinstating instant traffic fines from November 26
NTSA could reinstate instant traffic fines from November 26 if ongoing legal challenges are resolved, as the authority seeks to strengthen enforcement against speeding.
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Last minute rush! Olise nets twice to inspire France comeback over Belgium
PARIS, France, Oct 6 – France scored four goals in the final 13 minutes to come from behind to beat Belgium in the Nations League as Zinedine Zidane maintained his…
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Two injured as tanker explodes at Sachangwan, highway closed
Two people were injured after a fuel tanker exploded at Sachangwan shortly after midnight, forcing closure of the Nakuru-Eldoret highway at Kibunja and Soilo interchange.
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Court upholds Sh1.7m award against Co-op Bank over vehicle sale
A three-judge bench of the Court of Appeal dismissed the bank’s appeal against the High Court decision that awarded Peter Musya Kiteme Sh1.8 million, subject to specified deductions, together with Sh300,000 in exemplary damages.
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Pentagon stops using Anthropic AI tools after blacklisting company, BBC told
Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth labelled Anthropic a supply chain risk in February, and announced that the Pentagon would stop using it by late August. It is not clear why there has been a delay.
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Bungoma: Stock theft suspect dies in police custody at Chwele Police Station
The deceased, identified as Chrispinus Wanyonyi, was being held in connection with an alleged stock theft incident when he collapsed on Monday morning.
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Ethiopian rebel forces withdraw from Tigray regional capital
Rebel forces in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region have said they have temporarily withdrawn from the regional capital, Mekelle, as fighting with the national army moves towards the city. The Tigray…
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Kenyan investors cleared to buy into Dangote refinery IPO
The approval allows eligible investors in Kenya to buy into the IPO through Renaissance Capital (Kenya) Limited. The IPO opened on September 14 and closes on October 13, 2026.
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